Whiteabbey Primary School Meals food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Whiteabbey Primary School Meals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 20-30 Old Manse Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0RU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Whiteabbey Primary School Meals among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ← Whiteabbey Primary School Meals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Whiteabbey Primary School Meals none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whiteabbey Primary School Meals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Bread Manufacturers/packers | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Chippy Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bureau by the Lough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Clanmil Housing - Cedar Court Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Abbey Surestart - St James Primary Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Crescent Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Whiteabbey Primary School Meals
What is Whiteabbey Primary School Meals's food hygiene rating?
Whiteabbey Primary School Meals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Whiteabbey Primary School Meals safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whiteabbey Primary School Meals last inspected?
Whiteabbey Primary School Meals was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whiteabbey Primary School Meals?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whiteabbey Primary School Meals compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Whiteabbey Primary School Meals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Whiteabbey Primary School Meals and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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